A nonprofit agency dedicated to positively impacting the future of children in state care & supporting all children/families impacted by adoption & foster care.

Providence, Rhode Island
Joined March 2014
We’re hiring for a few positions! Detailed job descriptions for each position are on our website. To view the full job descriptions or to submit an application, please visit: adoptionri.org/about-us-care… #RhodeIsland #Hiring #Clinician #JobOpening #RhodeIslandJobs
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The public and media are invited to join us for our annual National Adoption Month State House Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 4th! For more information or to RSVP visit ARI-Statehouse2026.eventbrit… or email [email protected].
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We're only $2,225 away from our goal, and the matching challenge ends at the end of the day on Sunday! To donate online, visit weblink.donorperfect.com/Ado… Mail a check to: Adoption Rhode Island, PO Box 6411, Providence, RI 02940. Make a note: for Strong Starts, Lasting Impact
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Every dollar donated to Adoption Rhode Island will be matched until Sunday 10/4/26! Our goal is to help 30+ youth in Rhode Island foster care with their school success for an entire year. To make a donation, visit the link or mail a check!
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Congratulations to Melissa Santoro, Clinical Director at ARI, for being named Social Worker of the Year. This incredible recognition reflects the compassion, dedication, & heart Melissa brings to children & families every day. So proud to have Melissa as part of the ARI family!
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We're still in awe over how incredible this year's Duffle Bag Bash was and wanted to share The Independent's coverage of the event! Hundreds of community members came together, and together, we're able to help nearly 1,900 youth.💜 independentri.com/news/artic…
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Join us Sunday, August 9th for the Duffle Bag Bash: a fun-filled family event in support of youth throughout Rhode Island! 💜 The cost of admission is simply a brand new rolling suitcase / duffle bag or a $25 gift card. To RSVP, visit Dufflebagbash2026.eventbrite….
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Our next virtual Information Meeting is Thursday, August 13th! These meetings are free and open to Rhode Island adults. To receive the Zoom link for the meeting, please contact Allison at [email protected]. #Adoption #FosterCare #RhodeIsland #Family #Children
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Thank you to Cardi's for the #DuffleBagBash shoutout, we were so excited to see on TV during the news the other day!! The cost of admission is a brand new rolling suitcase / duffle bag or a $25 gift card. To RSVP, please visit Dufflebagbash2026.eventbrite…. #FosterCare #RhodeIsland
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The Youth Action Board is now accepting applications! View the flyer for details. To apply for the Youth Action Board, use the QR code in the flyer or contact: Tanisha Dennis at [email protected]. #Youth #YouthEmpowerment #YouthLeadership #Homelessness #RhodeIsland
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The Duffle Bag Bash is just around the corner! To RSVP, please visit Dufflebagbash2026.eventbrite…. Unable to attend but still wish to contribute? Scan the QR code or visit weblink.donorperfect.com/Duf… to leave a donation💜 #DuffleBagBash #RhodeIsland #Youth #FosterCare #Children
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We're hiring a clinician! 📢✨ For a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and qualifications, please visit adoptionri.org/about-us-care…. Know someone you think might be a good fit? Share this post and help us spread the word! #RhodeIsland #Hiring #Clinician #JobOpening
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Our next virtual Information Meeting is on 8/13! These meetings are free and open to RI adults. If it's something you've been thinking about, we'd love for you to join us! To receive the meeting Zoom link, please contact [email protected]. #Adoption #FosterCare #Children
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Join us for the Duffle Bag Bash! We're setting a goal to help more than 1,500 youth. Thanks to @day1bags, every donation will be matched with an additional duffle bag, up to 1,000 bags. To RSVP, please visit Dufflebagbash2026.eventbrite… 💜 #DuffleBagBash #FosterCare #DignityNotTrash
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Our friends Adoptee Identity have created an amazing app that we are excited to share! Unfolding is a wellbeing app for adoptees and the people who love us. July is free. Download Unfolding at the link below! myunfld.app/am05
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Our summer newsletter is now live! So many exciting, inspiring, and meaningful things have been happening across the ARI community. Read it by following the link. 💜 online.flippingbook.com/view…
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The 11th annual Duffle Bag Bash is on August 9th! We wanted to take a moment to explain how the Duffle Bag Bash makes an immediate impact on youth in foster care! Help us show the youth in our community that we care! To RSVP, please visit DuffleBagBash2026.eventbrite…. #FosterCare #RI
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Save the Date for the 11th annual Duffle Bag Bash! The cost of admission to this incredible day of fun with is a brand new rolling suitcase / duffle bag or a $25 gift card. To RSVP, please visit Dufflebagbash2026.eventbrite… 📷 #RhodeIsland #Youth #FosterCare
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Congratulations to our own Anissa Latifi on earning her TAC (Training for Adoption Competency) certificate! Her commitment to supporting children & families touched by foster care & adoption through education, advocacy, & quality clinical care is inspiring. Well done, Anissa!
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